Applications for 2019 have closed

Volunteer for 2019

World Science Festival Brisbane 2019 currently has a full complement of volunteers. Positions may become available closer to the festival. If you’d like to join the waiting list, please read on for more details and a link to the application form.

Volunteers are the heart and soul of World Science Festival Brisbane, serving as our ambassadors.

They offer a welcoming smile to visitors, helping them navigate the Festival, to purchase tickets and get to their events on time. Volunteers also play an integral role behind the scenes, assisting the delivery team with administration duties and setting up the event infrastructure.

World Science Festival Brisbane could not take place without the generosity of our 200-strong team of volunteers whose invaluable commitment and support allows us to deliver five days of thought-provoking conversations, inspiring theatrical and cinematic experiences, interactive workshops and engaging demonstrations, which explore and celebrate the entanglement of science and art.

How do I apply?
The Festival currently has a full complement of volunteers. Positions may become available closer to the festival. If you’d like to join the waiting list, please complete the 2019 Volunteer application form. If opportunities arise the World Science Festival Brisbane Volunteer Coordinator will contact you. Join the waiting list.

What’s involved?
Volunteers contribute 8 to 12 hours of time over the Festival. However, many volunteers undertake more hours and increased responsibilities, such as supporting the Volunteer Coordinator with the on-ground supervision of Festival volunteers.

What qualifications do I need?

Comfortable working with people of all backgrounds and ages

Excellent communication skills

Dedication, commitment, reliability, flexibility and professionalism

A background in science is an asset, but a passion for learning and sharing knowledge is key

Computer skills

16 years or older.

What roles are available?
There are a number of fun and exciting roles, including:

Greeting patrons and helping them navigate the Festival site and answering general enquiries

Ushering patrons to their seats

Escorting World Science Festival Brisbane participants to venues

Working with the delivery team to set up events

Supervising other Festival volunteers

Assisting staff with administration duties in the World Science Festival Brisbane office

What are the benefits of volunteering?
Benefits of volunteering at the Festival include the opportunity to meet World Science Festival Brisbane presenters and Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) industry professionals, support the STEM community and gaining invaluable experience in the events industry.

As a thank you, volunteers also receive discounts, special offers and complimentary tickets.

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